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Inside Elon Musk's empire | BBC Americast

19 июн. 2026 г.

The US economy backs Elon Musk’s vision for sending people to Mars, the moon and beyond with SpaceX. Elon Musk’s rocket, telecommunications and artificial intelligence company SpaceX has listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2 trillion; making him the world’s first trillionaire in the process. Other AI companies, including Open AI and Anthropic have plans to follow suit but what does that mean for the US economy and global financial stability? In this episode, Justin speaks to Ryan Mac - an investigative technology reporter for the New York Times who has extensive experience covering Elon Musk and other leaders in the AI field. SpaceX’s public valuation has made millionaires of many of its past and current employees and generated around $85 billion for the company; money that Elon Musk says is essential to fulfil the company’s plans to build bases on the Moon, put data centres into orbit and send human beings to Mars. But what happens if those plans remain unfulfilled? As more companies offer shares to investors and the general public, Justin and Ryan explore whether America is gambling on the promise of AI? And is the US economy becoming dangerously reliant on one industry? 00:00 Intro 00:55 What does it mean to be a trillionaire? 01:41 SpaceX’s stock market debut 05:21 Why investors rushed to buy SpaceX shares 10:09 Why Elon Musk divides opinion 12:08 The promises Musk has and hasn’t delivered 22:03 What happens if the AI boom slows down? 27:20 Outro Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election - will he now challenge Keir Starmer for PM? | BBC Newscast

19 июн. 2026 г.

Labour’s Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by election - so how could we see a challenge to Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader? Burnham won almost 25,000 votes, beating Reform UK's Robert Kenyon by more than 9,000 votes. In his victory speech Andy Burnham said "Everyone knows that politics isn't working, and has previously said he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest. So what happens now? Adam and Chris are joined by Kevin Fitzpatrick political reporter for Radio Manchester and Luke Tryl Director of More in Common. 00:00 Intro 00:33 Andy Burnham wins Makerfield 00:56 What the result means for Labour 03:10 Why the result was bigger than expected 06:23 Burnham’s local campaign strategy 08:35 The issues voters raised in Makerfield 13:54 Burnham’s victory speech analysed 21:57 Greater Manchester mayoral election 22:44 Keir Starmer’s response and what comes next 29:51 Scotland’s by-election results Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election | BBC News

19 июн. 2026 г.

Labour's Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as prime minister. "Everyone knows that politics isn't working," he said during his victory speech. Burnham gained almost 25,000 votes, beating Reform UK's Robert Kenyon by more than 9,000 votes. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #UKPolitics #BBCNews

I Came Back from the Dead | It Happened To Me

18 июн. 2026 г.

How one man survived a cardiac arrest that left him clinically dead for ten minutes after a cricket-ball-sized blood clot caused a medical miracle that left even his doctors in shock.  Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

JD Vance warns Israel over opposition to US-Iran peace deal | BBC News

18 июн. 2026 г.

The US vice president JD Vance has criticised Israel over opposition to the US peace deal with Iran, saying: “You can’t just kill your way out of solving every single national security problem that you have”. Israels has pushed the US to continue the war with Iran, and its assault on Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon, who are backed by Iran, risks destabilising the peace plan. The presidents of the US and Iran have signed an initial peace deal aiming to end the war, allowing it to immediately take effect. The agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a $300bn plan for Iran's "reconstruction", and the US terminating "all types of sanctions" on Iran. But the issue of Iran's nuclear programme, the main reason stated by the US for the conflict, is still to be negotiated over an extendable 60-day period. US President Donald Trump, who signed the deal in France during the G7 summit, defended the proposal, saying it would stave off an "economic catastrophe". He warned, though, that the US would "bomb the hell" out of Iran if no final deal emerged. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also signed the document on Wednesday, Tehran confirmed. Iran's parliamentary speaker and key negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf told state media his distrust of the US remained. He said Iran's "finger is on the trigger" and "If the enemy does not understand the language of logic, we will enter again with the language of power”. Trump told reporters in France at the lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains, where the G7 summit took place, that the plan would avert "worldwide depression". Reeta Chakrabarti presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Jeremy Bowen. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

I Fell 2000ft and Survived | It Happened to Me

18 июн. 2026 г.

A 2000ft fall off a jagged mountain ridge should have been fatal. Instead, one endurance runner survived the drop and managed to run four miles to find his own rescue on a Scottish island. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

US lifts naval blockade as Iran supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation' | BBC News

18 июн. 2026 г.

The US has confirmed it has lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports, as the Iran deal comes into effect. Meanwhile, in a written message Iran's supreme leader says he initially disagreed with the deal, but allowed it to go ahead after assurances from the Iranian president. Mojtaba Khamenei also says that US President Donald Trump came to the agreement "out of desperation". Earlier, US Vice-President JD Vance said the 60-day period to reach a final agreement with Iran had begun. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Iran #US #BBCNews

US-Iran deal triggers 60-day period to reach final agreement | BBC News

18 июн. 2026 г.

The US and Iran have signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding, triggering a 60-day period to reach a final agreement. It includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and sets out a $300bn plan for Iran's "reconstruction". US President Donald Trump has hit out at critics of his deal, saying those accusing him of being soft on Iran were "fools" who might be jealous. His Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, said the accord was a sign of his country's "national resilience". New episodes of the Global News Podcast are published twice a day. You can listen here: https://link.mgln.ai/GNP-YT And you can find more of our YouTube episodes here: BBC World Service - Global News Podcast - Downloads Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news 00:00 What's in the deal? 02:02 Who got the better deal? 03:37 US politicians criticise the deal 05:16 Will Israel stop fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon? 07:03 $300 billion aid package to Iran 08:35 What do Americans think? 09:46 How precarious is the next 60 days?

Who won the US-Iran Deal? | BBC Newscast

18 июн. 2026 г.

Today, the US and Iran have an agreement which extends the ceasefire between the two countries, and is now signed by US President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet talks us through what the deal includes, what it means for the strait of Hormuz and oil prices, and where the sticking points may be. Chief North America Correspondent Gary O’Donoghue explains how the deal has been spun and how it has been received in the US. And, we continue digging into the proposed social media ban with a special guest from Australia. Australian Liberal MP Zoe McKenzie had been calling for this ban since her maiden speech in 2022, she explains how it actually works and what it could take to change how the tech companies protect young people online. 00:25 Iran-US Deal Signing Expected in Switzerland 01:24 Trump Signs Agreement at Versailles as Leaders Respond 03:51 Ceasefire Plan and Questions Over a “Permanent” End to War 06:03 Strait of Hormuz Reopens as Markets and Oil Prices Shift 09:56 Reconstruction Fund and Sanctions Relief Under Scrutiny 14:59 What the Deal Leaves Out: Missiles and Proxies 18:12 Australia’s Social Media Ban and Impact on Children 25:07 Can Platforms Enforce Age Limits and Close Loopholes? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

I Was Crushed by Cows | It Happened To Me

18 июн. 2026 г.

A violent cattle attack left Mary-Jane needing skin grafts and fighting for her life. She was crushed and dragged along a mountain track before she was rescued and taken to hospital via air ambulance.  Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

The vaccine preventing the deadly cancer, HPV | BBC News

18 июн. 2026 г.

Children vaccinated at age 12–13 against HPV (human papillomavirus) have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before the age of 30, landmark new research has revealed. The first study of its kind shows deaths have fallen sharply since school-age girls began being offered it in 2008, and around 200 lives have been saved in England so far thanks to the vaccine. Between 2020 and 2024, no cervical cancer deaths were recorded in women aged 20 to 24 - the first time that had happened over a five-year period. Without vaccination, around 23 deaths would have been expected. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Health #BBCNews

What to know about the US-Iran agreement | BBC News

18 июн. 2026 г.

A US-Iran agreement to extend the ceasefire between the two countries has been signed and is now in effect. President Donald Trump formally signed the deal - which is set to reopen the Strait of Hormuz - while attending the G7 summit in France. The 14-point agreement says that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and also commits a $300bn fund for the "reconstruction and economic development" of the country - although the US is not required to contribute. The BBC's Caroline Hawley explains what you need to know about the agreement. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Iran #US #USIranAgreement #BBCNews 0:00 Papers are signed 0:35 Key points in the agreement 01:38 Who gains the most? 02:08 Did Trump achieve his goals? 03:31 Nuclear weapons agreement 04:57 Iran's protesters 05:59 Impact on economy 07:23 Will it work?

I Was Jailed in Japan for Ketamine | It Happened To Me

18 июн. 2026 г.

At the peak of her addiction, Izabel was using ketamine daily, sometimes at work. Seeking an escape in Japan, she was instead met by a nine-officer police raid and five months in a prison cell. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

I Lived Another Life In a Coma | It Happened to Me

18 июн. 2026 г.

Keenan was at peak fitness when he collapsed with total organ failure. He woke from a month-long coma having lived a whole other life - only to find his dreams were coming true in reality. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Will Colombia elect the far-right, Trump-backed candidate? | The Global Story

18 июн. 2026 г.

On Sunday 21 June, Colombia will elect a new president. A Donald Trump-endorsed outsider, Abelardo de la Espriella, nicknamed The Tiger, is now ahead in the polls, and within striking distance of the presidency. His platform promises a military crackdown on narcoterrorism and closer collaboration with the United States. Many Latin American nations have shifted to the right in recent elections, and the Colombia vote is seen as a crucial litmus test for the wider region’s political landscape. Could Colombia be the next country in Latin America take a hard turn to the right? And how might that benefit US President Donald Trump? Asma Khalid and Tristan Redman from The Global Story speak to BBC South America correspondent, Ione Wells. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #Colombia #Trump Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:21 The Colombian election explained 03:30 Who is Abelardo de la Espriella? 08:18 How did Abelardo de la Espriella gain popularity? 11:02 Who is his opponent? 13:32 The level of violence in Colombia 17:00 Where does Trump come into this? 23:00 Why this election matters globally

Steve Rosenberg inside Putin's economic forum | BBC News

18 июн. 2026 г.

Ukrainian drone attacks cast a dark cloud over Vladimir Putin’s annual international economic forum in St Petersburg earlier in June. The event, once seen as Russia’s answer to the World Economic Forum in Davos, traditionally brings together foreign investors and members of Russia’s political and business elites. This year only a handful of Western representatives were in attendance, including controversial figures such as right-wing influencer Candace Owens. The BBC’s Russia Editor, Steve Rosenberg, reports from inside the forum as the effects of Ukraine’s drone attacks and Russia’s strained war economy are already being felt. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Russia #Putin #VladimirPutin #SteveRosenberg #BBCNews

Ebola mourners learn how to grieve safely after outbreak in DR Congo | BBC News

18 июн. 2026 г.

Mourners in DR Congo are learning how to grieve safely, as large traditional funerals are scrapped in a bid to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus. The outbreak has so far killed almost 200 people in the last few months, mainly in the province of Ituri of which Bunia is the capital. Ebola is transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids and stringent protocols have to be followed to stop it spreading - including safe burials. One traditional practice that is now strongly discouraged is the washing of dead bodies by family members before burial. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

US and Iran announce framework of deal for peace | BBC News

14 июн. 2026 г.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed reports, initially from Pakistan, that the US and Iran have reached a deal. "Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!", he wrote on Truth Social. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has also confirmed in a phone call on state TV that a deal with the US has been finalised and reportedly said the official signing will happen in Switzerland on Friday. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Iran and US announce peace deal - Trump lifts blockade of strait of Hormuz | BBC News

14 июн. 2026 г.

Iran and the US have confirmed they have agreed a peace deal. US President Donald Trump has said the strait of Hormuz will be reopened and has ordered a lifting of the US naval blockade on Iranian ports. The deal is expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday. Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social: "Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete... I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade," he says. "Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!" Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed on state TV that a deal with the US has been finalised and the official signing will take place in Switzerland on Friday. "An immediate and permanent end to the war and military operations on different fronts including Lebanon will be announced tonight," he said, stating that the US naval blockade against Iran would be lifted immediately. Pakistan first announced that the US and Iran have reached peace deal to end military operations. Pakistan has played a key role as an intermediary between the two sides in peace talks. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that both sides had declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon. However the Israeli military operations has been continuing against Hezbollah militia in Lebanon. Iran has said that an end to that offensive is a condition for any deal, raising question about the sustainability of the agreement. Details of what the agreement says regarding other key issues in dispute are not yet clear. One such issues is future control of the strait of Hormuz, the key shipping lane through which around a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas passes. Another contentious issue is the future of Iran’s nuclear programme, including the enrichment of uranium. Iran has insisted that the programme will continue, while the US had demanded that it is completely abandoned. Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Jeremy Bowen. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Royal Marines Take Control Of Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker | BBC Newscast

14 июн. 2026 г.

Royal Marine Commandos have boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel in the early hours of Sunday morning. Marines, joined by National Crime Agency officers, with the support of the RAF, intercepted and boarded the vessel in a six-hour operation - the first operation of its kind by UK armed forces. The vessel, Smyrtos, will be held and monitored off the south coast of England as investigations continue, the MoD said. Joe Pike joins Laura and Paddy to go through what we know about the operation, and put it into context in light of a week of resignations over the government's defence investment plan. 00:00 Intro 02:10 What did the operation involve? 06:12 How the operation unfolded 08:24 Wider strategy against Russia’s shadow fleet 10:09 Defence spending pressures explained 12:05 Political fallout after defence resignations 16:11 Leadership tensions inside government 18:17 Defence funding choices and trade-offs 21:43 Iran talks 25:26 What a potential deal could mean 27:03 Planned social media ban for under-16s 31:41 Scotland match reaction 32:00 Outro Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

'Let's not blow it!' Trump says after Israel strikes Beirut | BBC News

14 июн. 2026 г.

Iran's chief negotiator says there's "no point" in continuing talks with the US after Israel launched a strike on Beirut. It comes after US President Donald Trump said a deal would be signed on Sunday. Israel says it struck a command centre run by the Iran-backed group Hezbollah, and adds that Hezbollah attacked Israel "unprovoked" - Lebanese officials say three people have been killed. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #iran #israel #us #lebanon #beirut

By-Electioncast: Could Restore Britain Help Andy Burnham Win? | BBC Newscast

14 июн. 2026 г.

Paddy is back from holiday and he’s also back from Ashton-in-Makerfield. He joins Laura to discuss a new poll that suggests Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain could steal enough votes from Reform UK to hand Andy Burnham a win. Luke Tryl from More In Common - the pollsters behind the research - also joins with Joe Pike who’s sat in on a focus group they ran. 00:00 Intro 00:18 First look at the constituency poll 01:36 Undecided voters and a tight race 01:54 Who are Restore and why they matter 06:11 Campaign leaflets and doorstep reactions 08:03 Is high voter engagement likely? 16:05 Voters weigh up Burnham’s campaign 21:00 What do people think about Robert Kenyon? 25:02 How the BBC runs its focus groups 29:02 What has shifted during the campaign? 32:40 Outro Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel, PM says | BBC News

14 июн. 2026 г.

British armed forces boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel in the early hours of Sunday morning, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said. In an operation lasting six hours, Royal Marine Commandos and specially trained law enforcement officers from the National Crime Agency intercepted the vessel and, for the first time, boarded it, supported by the RAF. The vessel, Smyrtos, will be held and monitored off the south coast of England as investigations continue, the MoD said in a statement. The PM said: "This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling Putin's war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide." Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Trump says Iran deal is scheduled to be signed on Sunday | BBC News

13 июн. 2026 г.

A deal to end fighting between the US and Iran is "scheduled to get signed" on Sunday, US President Donald Trump has said - but Iran has cast doubt on the timing. In a post on social media, Trump also said the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, would be "open to all" following the deal. Pakistan, a key mediator, also said finalisation of the deal was expected within 24 hours and they were "preparing for the electronic signing". Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

King and Queen cheered by crowds at Trooping the Colour | BBC News

13 июн. 2026 г.

#TroopingTheColour #RoyalFamily #UKCrowds gathered in central London on Saturday for the Trooping the Colour ceremony to mark the King's official birthday. The parade is one of the biggest royal and military spectacles of the year, culminating with a Red Arrows flypast watched by the royals from the Buckingham Palace balcony. It features more than 1,400 members of the armed forces as well as 200 horses and 400 musicians. Alongside the King and Queen were the Prince and Princess of Wales with their children. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #TroopingTheColour #RoyalFamily #UK #BBCNews

Why the Makerfield by-election could bring down Starmer | BBC News

13 июн. 2026 г.

People in Makerfield made up 0.1% of the vote at the last general election. Now - they’re potentially choosing the next prime minister. In the most consequential by-election in decades, 14 candidates are standing to become an MP for the north-west England seat. The two main front-runners are Labour’s Andy Burnham and Reform UK’s Rob Kenyon. Burnham has said that if elected, he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer in Downing Street. BBC Journalist Kirsty Grant headed to Makerfield to explain how we got here. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Makerfield #AndyBurnham #Politics #UKPolitics #BBCNews 0:00 - Background to Makerfield 00:36 - What’s a by-election? 01:02 - What do locals think? 01:22 - Pressure on Starmer 01:41 - Labour’s Burnham plan 02:01 - About Kenyon and Burnham 02:22 - Locals: ‘It’s been chaos’ 03:10 - Global media attention 03:29 - The threat of Reform 04:33 - Awkward for Starmer

Is this AI's moment of truth? | BBC News

13 июн. 2026 г.

A year ago, artificial intelligence was being sold as something close to science fiction — a technology that could transform society, cure disease, even reshape the global economy. Today, the tone is changing. The companies leading the revolution are racing to the stock market — chasing billions in investment — while quietly confronting a much harder reality: AI is expensive, unpredictable, and far from profitable. At the same time, some of the very people building this technology are warning we may be going too fast — even calling for a global pause. And beyond Silicon Valley, a different story is emerging: growing public anxiety, political backlash, and the rise of what some are calling anti-AI populism. So is AI entering its most pivotal moment yet — caught between financial pressure, technological risk, and political resistance? AI Decoded Presenter Christian Fraser is joined by Financial Times AI Editor Madhumita Murgia, Thematic Strategist at Deutsche Bank Research Adrian Cox and Richard Coffin, Host of popular investing podcast ' The Plain Bagel'. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

A year after Air India crash, families still wait for answers | BBC News

13 июн. 2026 г.

More than a year ago on 12 June 2025, a London-bound Air India flight crashed just 32 seconds after take-off from Ahmedabad. 260 people - 241 on the plane and 19 on the ground - were killed in one of the worst aviation accidents in India's history. One passenger miraculously survived the crash. The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri speaks to the families still waiting for answers. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Iran-US peace deal has been agreed says Pakistan’s Prime Minister | BBC News

12 июн. 2026 г.

A “final, agreed upon text of the peace deal has been reached” between the US and Iran, according to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Pakistan has been playing a leading role in negotiations between the two countries. Sharif made the statement in a post on social media. It came as officials in the US and Iran warned against trusting reports setting out the details of a possible agreement. Iran’s foreign minister said that Abbas Araghchi earlier stated that a deal had “never been closer” , while all warning that the “media should refrain from speculation about its content”. US President Donald Trump reposted Araghchi's statement, which also asked the media not to speculate about the content of the deal. Iranian media have published details of the alleged deal, prompting Trump to say they had "nothing to do with the terms that were agreed to" and "bears no relation to the truth". Trump accused Tehran of leaking the details and added that they were "very dishonourable people to deal with". Speculation has centred on the terms of any deal regarding control over the strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear programme. Iran has insisted that it will retain control over the key shipping lane and has rejected US demands to abandon it nuclear enrichment programme. The US says Iran’s nuclear material will be destroyed and removed from the country. A day earlier the US president said he had cancelled "scheduled attacks" against Iran, because negotiators had "just made a great settlement" - a deal that was likely be to signed imminently. Jane Hill presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Gary O'Donoghue in Washington. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

What are the costs and challenges facing World Cup 2026? | BBC News

12 июн. 2026 г.

The World Cup has officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, climate impact and travel restrictions. The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a look at the challenges facing this year’s tournament. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features, visit: www.bbc.com/news #WorldCup #Football #BBCNews